CIS 142 - Introduction to C#

3 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Introduction to Microsoft’s .NET Programming Language C. Includes introduction and simple compilation and execution of programs from the Visual Studio IDE; data types and declarations; using methods; creating classes and objects; selection and repetition; and creating and using arrays. Also includes inheritance; exception handling; GUI objects and controls from the Visual Studio IDE; and handling events.

Prerequisite(s): CIS 129
Recommendation: Completion of CIS 104/CSA 104, have prior programming experience, or consent of instructor before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.

Course Learning Outcomes

Compile and execute a C# program.
Use I/O methods in a C# program.
Create and use different data types in a C# program.
Use methods with input and return parameters in a program.
Create object-oriented classes with data and methods.
Demonstrate the concept of overloading methods within a program.
Demonstrate the use of traditional program concepts, including iteration, decision-making, use of Boolean expressions, and nested loops.
Use arrays for storage and retrieval of data in a program.
Employ inheritance in an object-oriented program.
Use abstract classes and interfaces within an object-oriented program.
Employ exception handling in a program.
Use multiple predefined Visual Studio IDE objects and controls in a program.
Create event handling in a GUI program.

Outline:

Introduction to the Visual Studio IDE
Simple Compilation and Execution of Programs from the Visual Studio IDE
Data Types and Declarations
Using Methods
Creating Classes and Objects
Selection and Repetition
Creating and Using Arrays
Inheritance
Exception Handling
GUI Objects from the Visual Studio IDE
Controls from the Visual Studio IDE
Handling Events

Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2018/19